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George Best will go down as one of the most gifted and talented players ever to grace the beautiful game. His time for Manchester United in particular captured the imagination, as the Northern Irish attacker showcased extraordinary individual skill and played his part in European and domestic triumph for the Old Trafford outfit.

However, Best was also loved off the pitch, with the winger’s personality and wit almost as legendary as his considerable abilities. Here are what some of the great player’s colleagues, opponents and the game’s experts thought of him:

I am delighted to announce that I will be in Manchester over the weekend 25th-28th November to mark the 6th anniversary of George’s death. It will be a very poignant and proud time to be able to go to his adopted city to major retail outlets to promote and sign this beautiful book.

He may have been a sporting icon loved by millions around the globe, but yesterday his tearful sister remembered George Best as a much-missed member of her still-grieving family.

Barbara McNarry paid her moving tribute to the Manchester United and Northern Ireland legend at the launch of a new book in Belfast yesterday.

George Best Will Not Be Playing Today has been compiled using previously unpublished tributes from the many books of condolence opened after his death in 2005, as well as messages of support sent to the Best family by leading international figures.

The George Best Foundation encouraging Health through Sport at the fourth annual Best Way Forward event at Eddie Irvine Sports Centre in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

Marking what would have been George’s 65th birthday earlier this year, the George Best Foundation launched its fourth annual Best Way Forward event at Eddie Irvine Sports Centre in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

This amazing sports festival, apart from providing lots of fun filled activities, encourages young people to lead a healthy lifestyle through sport.

It gives many of these young people the chance to enjoy sports and activities, regardless of background or ability.

Artwork designed by artist Ross Wilson and created by local youth unveiled in Windyhall

The residents of Windyhall in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, came out to support the launch of a new piece of community artwork reflecting their admiration of Northern Ireland football legend George Best.

The artwork, which was designed by artist Ross Wilson and created by local youth, was unveiled by Barbara McNarry, George’s sister and her husband Norman, both representing the George Best Foundation.